Glacier Ridge Elementary School vs Harry D Jacobs High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Harry D Jacobs High School
Algonquin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Glacier Ridge Elementary School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Harry D Jacobs High School Algonquin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 2,303 | #122 of 691 |
| National rank | #10442 of 50,301 | #7778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 360 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Algonquin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 52.3).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 40.3%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.7).
- •Harry D Jacobs High School is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 360.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glacier Ridge Elementary School better than Harry D Jacobs High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 52.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Harry D Jacobs High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Algonquin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School: 360. Harry D Jacobs High School: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Harry D Jacobs High School rank in Illinois?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School is 258th of 2,303 and Harry D Jacobs High School is 122nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).